Kerala’s most charming hill destinations

Mayank Kumar

With insightful understanding of the content world, Mayank entwines out-of-the-box ideas with practical, user-friendly executions. A movie-buff and a not-so-bad singer, Mayank gave up his job in advertising to be a travel writer. He wishes to own a chalet one day where he'd also stack his travel diaries, and keepsakes that he collects from around the world. Some of his big loves include beach-hopping, long drives, and reading Charles Bukowski and Gulzar Saab.

From Munnar’s expansive tea gardens to Vagamon’s unspoilt meadows, there are plenty of places to visit in Kerala that are far removed from urban chaos. Home to dense forests which are marked by walking trails and scenic verdant valleys, these hill stations have spectacular landscapes and a salubrious climate throughout the year. If you’ve had your fill of the snow-clad Himalayas, then head down south to explore the hills in God’s own country—Kerala.

Pluck tea leaves while you explore Munnar’s dense tea plantations; prance about in gurgling brooks while hiking on cloud-covered slopes; or wander through the hill town’s winding lanes—Munnar is an idyllic escape into th...more

Situated in close proximity to the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, Periyar National Park sprawls over most of Thekkady. Thekkady district’s premier attraction, Periyar is one of the finest wildlife reserves in the country span...more

Surrounded by thick coverlets of tropical forests, Ponmudi is another addition to stunning hill stations in Kerala. Connected to Trivandrum by a narrow winding road, Ponmudi is one of the lesser-explored hill destination...more

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Kerala’s most charming hill destinations

From Munnar’s expansive tea gardens to Vagamon’s unspoilt meadows, there are plenty of places to visit in Kerala that are far removed from urban chaos. Home to dense forests which are marked by walkin...